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Chaetodera regalis veneranda

Moravec, 2007 · Subspecies

Regalis Tiger Beetle

Vigintiguttata Tiger Beetle (Chaetodera vigintiguttata), riverine sandy habitat, Australasian region

Description

Regalis Tiger Beetle, 16mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Body large to very large; Head including clypeus and genae entirely, whole pronotal surface and all thoracic sterna and ventrites densely setose.

Diagnosis

Body large to very large. Head including clypeus and genae entirely, whole pronotal surface and all thoracic sterna and ventrites densely setose.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
16 mm
Size class
large
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland…
Countries
Australia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1892

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *chaítē* (bristle, mane) + *dérē* (neck) — "bristly-necked".

FAQ

What is the Vigintiguttata Tiger Beetle?

*Chaetodera* is a small, densely bristled tiger beetle genus ranging across arid and semi-arid landscapes of Africa and the Middle East. Its nocturnal hunters patrol bare, open substrates — particularly riverine sandy banks — where larvae dig characteristic vertical burrows. The genus is immediately

Where does the Vigintiguttata Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with reco

External resources

Data quality score: 84 · tier A_verified